From 9:30am on Saturday 5 April 2025
to 4:30pm on Sunday 6 April 2025Venue: Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT
Venue: Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT
Join us for our new weekend training course format – two days of practical conducting training, at Initial level and Intermediate level, including podium time for all participants.
Tutors: Sarah Tenant-Flowers, Liz Garnett and Lucy Hollins
Booking options are flexible, with the option to attend as a conductor for an individual day or the full weekend, or as an observer to the Intermediate course.
The Initial level is designed for those who are either new to leading choirs, or have conducted for a while and want to back up their experience with training. The Intermediate level is designed for those who already have experience in leading a choir and may have had some previous training.
The course will develop and extend existing leadership skills, enabling you to prepare your choir with greater confidence. We expect participants to be able to sing, have a basic level of sight-reading for the Initial course, and a competent level of sight-reading for the Intermediate course. If you are unsure which level is most suitable for you, please contact elisabeth.brierley@abcd.org.uk
Find out more about the content of our courses here.
Fees:
- Initial level:
- Weekend rate – £180 abcd members or £250 non-members. Day rate – £90 abcd members or £125 non-members.
- Intermediate level:
- Weekend rate – £210 abcd members or £280 non-members. Day rate: £105 for abcd members and £145 for non-members.
- Observers are welcome to observe Intermediate level training: £35 to observe for the day for abcd members or £45 for non-members.
- Bursaries: we have a limited number of bursary places available for young conductors (18 – 28 year olds) or any conductor who works with young singers. Bursary places are £150 for the weekend, or £60 for the day. Contact Elisabeth Brierley for more information.
